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HEALTH News, May 06, 2011


Expert warns of antibiotic-resistant superbugs
AsiaOne Thu, 05 May 2011 21:35 PM PDT
Teenagers are also advised not to take antibiotics to treat acne, as this could cause drug resistance. The warning came at an international conference titled "Dealing with Superbugs", which has become a key issue for health experts around the world.

Architect of Carter's health care reforms dies
Coeur d'Alene Press Thu, 05 May 2011 21:34 PM PDT
A health care policy expert who helped develop President Jimmy Carter's doomed national health plan and was one of the architects of Massachusetts' landmark health care law has died. Dr. James Mongan was 69.

Expert: AIDS-like disease is not just phobia
AsiaOne Thu, 05 May 2011 21:34 PM PDT
An outspoken health expert, known for exposing the SARS cover-up in 2003, claims a mysterious infectious condition dubbed "negative AIDS" is more than a mental health problem, citing an independent study he led.

Sabres, health to determine Grier's next move
The Buffalo News Thu, 05 May 2011 21:30 PM PDT
Tyler Ennis couldn't look. He knew Mike Grier was in the corner of the dressing room, the last Buffalo Sabre still in uniform, hands covering his tear-filled eyes.

Doctor's Office Is Usually First Stop in Medication Mishaps
Newswise Thu, 05 May 2011 21:29 PM PDT
Medication mishaps are a widely recognized problem in health care and a new study finds that outpatient settings, not ERs, deal with them most.

Local health-conscious organizations receive grants
The New Britain Herald Thu, 05 May 2011 21:29 PM PDT
SOUTHINGTON â Seven grants have been awarded to local groups that work to promote a healthful lifestyle in the community.

Health fair touts success of breast cancer program
The Norwich Bulletin Thu, 05 May 2011 21:24 PM PDT
Breast cancer survivors were in an especially festive mood Thursday as The William W. Backus Hospital in Norwich celebrated its annual womenâs health fair and the moving of a key program to a larger space.

New York Governor's Medicaid Redesign Team's Work Continues
WGRZ-TV Buffalo Thu, 05 May 2011 21:22 PM PDT
ALBANY -- The Medicaid Redesign Team submitted a plan in February to cut $2.4 billion out of the health-care program for the poor, but its work is not finished.

Viet Nam embraces WHO's hand-washing campaign
Viá»t Nam News Thu, 05 May 2011 21:22 PM PDT
The Ministry of Health called for improved hygienic behaviour throughout the health care system at a ceremony this week in efforts to minimise hospital infection amongst medical staff and patients.

Race Seems to Play Role in Colorectal Cancer Screening
MedicineNet.com Thu, 05 May 2011 21:20 PM PDT
Title: Race Seems to Play Role in Colorectal Cancer Screening Category: Health News Created: 5/5/2011 10:05:00 AM Last Editorial Review: 5/5/2011



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